Stan Tekiela, naturalist and wildlife photographer, shares with us some little-known facts about the Bank Swallow, also known as LBJ. Find out why. In any profession there is often a lot of jargon with acronyms thrown around to express a point or avoid using long, cumbersome...
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Stan Tekiela, naturalist and wildlife photographer, goes through great lengths to bring us pictures of the Ruffed Grouse. Here is his tale. I am no stranger to getting up at zero dark thirty. But when my alarm goes off at 4 a.m. after not sleeping...
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Stan Tekiela, wildlife photographer and naturalist, conveys his fascination with a much-ignored bird, the Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus). It seems that a lot of people are only interested in the glamorous or top-tier species of mammals and birds. For example, no one seems to be interested...
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Stan Tekiela, naturalist and wildlife photographer par excellence, takes a look at the American Woodcock. We at Adventure Publications hope all our readers and their loved ones remain healthy and safe. Without intending to trivialize the current crisis, we will continue to post positive stories...
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Stan Tekiela shares with us his knowledge about Chorus Frogs and urges us not to release pets into the wild. We at Adventure Publications hope all our readers and their loved ones remain healthy and safe. Without intending to trivialize the current crisis, we will...
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Stan Tekiela recently led a photography tour in Southern Florida. Here are his observations on the Ospreys he saw in the Sunshine State. We at Adventure Publications hope all our readers and their loved ones, remain healthy and safe. Without intending to trivialize the current...
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Stan Tekiela, naturalist and wildlife photographer, tells us that Horned Larks are among the first birds to return in spring. Find out who else is on the move! We at Adventure Publications hope all our readers and their loved ones, remain healthy and safe. Without...
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At this time of year, Stan Tekiela gets a lot of emails and texts from people reporting they are hearing an owl hooting outside their windows at night. While many enjoy the sound, others complain that they can’t get to sleep. Either way, chances are,...
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Stan Tekiela tells us why, in late winter and early spring, he usually starts to see blue snow. That’s right, blue snow. Or more accurately, blue spots in the snow. If you have walked the woods at this time of year you may have seen...
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Stan Tekiela, author of Bird Trivia: Funny, Strange, and Incredible Facts about North American Birds, shares with us some more funny, strange, and incredible facts about birds of North America. Birds are amazing creatures that have captured the hearts and minds of people everywhere. From their outrageous...
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